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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-08-26
A Perpetual Ache,

Nobody but the boy on the farm knows
how agricultural pursuits make the back
ache He is never erect in his work. He
bends to the scythe, the hoe, and the pillow
handles; he stoops to plant corn, to spade
and weed the garden, to pick potatoes, to
to pile up stones in the meadow. Every
thing, whether moving away hay in a
white hot loft in summer, carrying heavy
pals of swill to the clamorous hogs, cock
ing hay in the windrows, turning the
grindstone for the ak or the scythe-an of
these affect his spinal column, and
aftlict him with perpetual ache.-'Po-
liuto' in Chicago Times.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-08-26
Under Water Four D.vs

MT. Isaac Perai, Spanish naval off,
Ger, has designed a new submarine tor
pedo boat, which as yet exists merely
upon paper, but Of which something more
Will be heard shortly, as the government
mas granted the inventor a credit of
a1o,oOO on the recommendation of select
committee OF admirals and naval engi-
neers, who inquired into the inventors
theories.
The boat, which will be ready in about
-FOUR months, is to carry crew of four,
ana Is to be able to remain for four DAYS
beneath the surface if required. London
Court Journal.
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pnetrg.
Sleep.

We sleep and dream. Who has not seen and
met
His hearts desire in that charmed palace
Sleep,
And Rugged the happiness he could not keep,
Or kissed an ideal he could never set
In place OF waking facts Thus, from the fret
And toll OF life. we enter, wandering deep
Through the long corridors. where dreams, that
steep
Our souls with gladness, vile US to forget
That they are dreams, Here in the sleeping
place
We come into the presence, face to face
vi longings realized; here stretch our hands
To touch some well-remembered form OF yore.
And speak the words we should have spoke
before
To friends passed from us into distant lands
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-08-26

These goods were introduced here by J, A.
COCHRAN some ten years ago. and were sold by
him until his retirement from business two years
since.
The goods have always given perfect satisfaction.
and many persons who have used them heretofore'
and have been induced to experiment with other
brands have decided to go back to the MARYLAND.
believing that th.' are the best goods, for the
money. on the market.
The mechanical condition of those Fertilizers is
ALWAYS good. and parties using, never have auy
trouble to drill them as they are always dry and
finely ground.
Our Storage is convenient and not near the rail-
road, so that persons buying can have their wagons
loaded without fear OF trains or shifting engines
soaring their horses.
Prices are very low and we would earnestly re-
quest persons needing a good, reliable fertilizer,
not adulterated, so give us call
ag52m STACK, SPITLER q co,
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" IRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE,
L IN NY

The FortyNinth Session OF this well known State
Institution will open on the STH OF SEPTEMBER
proxlmo. 1t provides system of thorough military
training. distinctive academic course Of INSTRUCT
ton and technical instruction in the several bran
ches OF applied science which enables a graduate
IN the Academic School to attain to professional
degree as Bachelor of Science or Civil Engineer
These advantages secured on terms not ex-
eeeding $36 Per month, including clothing in adj
dltion to the ordinary collegiate necessaries. For
catalogue apply to
GEN. FRANCIS Il. SMITH,
July 10 { sep Superintendent.
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A UGUsTA MALE ACADEMY.

Located in the Shenandoah Valley 1900 feet
ABOVE sea-eve; nine miles north of staunton, and
In the country amid healthful and refined sur
roundings and remote from the vices and distrac-
lions OF town or village. Prepares for business or
he Universities: FULL CoRPs OF ExpERIENoED
'NsTRUcToRs Military Tactics a feature of the
school. Total expenses for the entire session. $780,
Specially recommended by the University OF va
md washington 4 Lee University.
For particulars as to the methods, &C., app y for
catalogue to CHAS. s. ROLLER, Pin,
July Ito sep Is "
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Virginia Agricultural and Meehani1-l

The 10Th Session Of this GoAege commences on
Wednesday, Sept. 18th, 1887
Tuition Free; Expenses $135.O0 per Session OF 9
months. Iypewriting taught on the Remington
Typewriter. IA For Catalogue and further infor-
nation. apply to L. L. LOMAX. Prest.
july 20 I'm BlackSbure Va.
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NIRLs' HOME SCHOOL.
Rev. j. /. MILLER, d, ID. PRINCIPAL.

This rapidly rising school will open its FIFTH
session on the First day of sept.i next. Has fun
Teachers course. Terms very low Number OF
boarders limited to TwENTY-FoUR. Apply early.
July % I'm
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Highest degree Of quality insures
lowest cost and best work.
The price per gallon higher, but
quantity needed is less than if any
other paints were used.
Any building that is not satisfacto-
rily painted with it, Or upon which its
use has not cost less than if other
paints had been used, will be repainted
at our expense. For sale by
HUGHES & ROBINSON, Sole Agts.,
Stanton, Va.
april 6m
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DARN AND MILFOK SALE.

LfARM AND MILTOR SALE.
/ will sell both tosler or separate, as suit pur
chaser, good Mercht Mi il and Circular Saw Mill
and miller'S House arm consists of 6SA acres of
good land, large brielouse. ~ stories high with
8rooms good Barn 4 out-hOuses, convenient to
churches and school II sold separately prefer to
dispose of the Mill 5pertv first
Terms on applicant. Address
HENRY A. PALMER,
mar5-u Long Glade. Va
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This school will open its second session SEPT
4th, 1887. The curriculum embraces everything
aught in first class schools Special attention is
paid to instrumental music. -
Miss Wheat IS assisted by her father, Rev. J. G.
Wheat D., formerly of the Episcopal Female
institute, Winchester, Va
TERMS exceedingly moderate for eirculars an
ply TO the Principal. VT
july 1-3m*
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oPThAE f F2HdHs at at OVGrS Bookstore
HINDERCORNS

The SAFEST surest and best cure for CornS, Bun
ions. &c. Stops all pain. Ensures comfort to the
iee5. Never fails to cure. Is cents at Druggists.
aug II At HISCOX & CO., N. Y.
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ewiston Home School for Girls.

LYNNWOoD P. O.. ROCKINGHAM CO., VA.
Miss ELEANOR c. WHEAT, Principal
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12
No Longer a Theory,

. .T@. G1E@5sL-=. .--4SIs ES=A
Southern industrial progress is
no longer a theory; it is an accom-
plished fact. The development
Of wealth in the Southern States
hassnot only startled the North,
but has made every civilized ma
ton of the world take pause to
note the boundless sources of
riches developed by the energy of
the new South. Before the war
she initiated the sluggish advance
ment of the Old World. 1t had
cotton, and cotton was king; and
its countless millions of coal, iron,
lumber and uncultivated fertile
lands were left to slumber because
unneeded; but new necessities
called into action all the energy,
skill and courage required to
develop the wealth of the South,
and we must now confess in the
North that the South rather than
Europe, is soon to be our most
dangerous competitor in the pro-
duction ofthe minerals and fabrics
which has given the North its vast
preponderance of wealth. Iron
and coal are more accessible and
can be much more eheaply pro-
duced in tia South than in the
and soon the improved
great natural highways of the
will bring the products of
that section into competition with
Europe in the important markets
of the world. With the cotton
just at hand; with the finest water
power of the country in every
State; with the most genial climate,
and with the cheapest labor even
when requited equal to the labor
of the North, considering the rela-
tive cost Of living, how long can
the North hope to spin and weave
the cotton of the South
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12
1000 Valuable Presents Free.
The SAMMY South will distribute

The Sunny South will distribute
s,coo handsome presents among
It's patrons on Jan. 18th, 1883.
Gold and silver money, gold
watches, sewing machines, silk
dresses, fine furniture, veluable
books, etc, aggregating over So
COP 90 III money. Send for SAM
pie copies free and for circulars
giving full particulars and ack-
nowlsdgments from those who re-
ceived presents ii the October
distribution Send also the names
of your friends for sample copies
OF the paper. Address the Sunny
South, Atlanta, Ga.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12

we are compelled to seek out and put
into practice these newer methods, and
the result has been that students take
one subject, study it faithfully, and ac-
complish in six weeks the ordinary
work of a college term. Again, this
fact makes the Chautauqua College OF
great Importance to teachers who see
here these fresh methods in use and SO
provide themselves for more excellent
work at home.
In speaking of what may be accom-
plished in a summer at Chautauqua.it
must be kept in mind that the students
who usually come are exceedingly anx-
ious to learn. The instruction given is
freely taken. No discipline is needed,
and the students strength of mind en-
ables them to accomplish much in q
short time.
The German classes here recite two
hours q day. They get sixty Rotations
in the season. This is substantially
four hours a week for a college term of
SIXTEEN weeks. Other classes recite one
hour q day, or thirty hours in a season,
equal to two hours q week for a term OF
sixteen nweeks. Other classes, as the
Hebrew, recite three cor four hours a
day. .
By consulting college catalogues, it
will be seen that without any straining,
as much instruction can be put into six
weeks as into a college term. And then
because the students are not boys and
girls, but mature, earnest people, this
amount is easily increased.
In looking over the eight hundred
students here, one is struck by the va
riety of age, culture, and purpose. Here
are young people preparing themselves
for advanced grades in colleges during
the winter. Here is a graduate student
of the Johns Hopkins preparing himself
for further work at Baltimore. Here
are many people in middle or advanced
age-eager, happy and satisfied. Here
are many teachers in colleges and acad-
emies taking notes, asking questions,
,studying in classes. No such assembly
of professors and students is gathered
elsewhere in tlle@Union, and the very
novelty of it is a glory. And, finally, the
uniform testimony of the faculty is that
the interest and enthusiasm among the
students is far above the average. r
In looking owe the public program.
me of C%hautauqua, one is struck by the
fact that the faculty of the College have
supplied the lectures of the four o'clock
hour for six whole weeks, and with Sc
rious and important matters of culture
and life. Verify IA substantial addition
to the Chautauqua platform.
And to make an end, here is a college
using, of course, the general methods
aud results of ordinary college work,
like them in purpose and results. But
while they are idle, this is at work,
reaching large numbers of students, and
while they are at work, this uses entire
ly different methods that of non-resi-
dence and correspondence - and so
reaches students inaccessible to them
and needing the training of the schools,
1t is sure to succeed aug Its future is
immense
All information as to it's summer or
winter work may be had of R. S. Hol-
mes, Registrar, Plainfields N. J.
w. ID. NJ.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12
Mary's Lamb on a New Principle.

Nollie had a little ram as black
as a rubber shoe, and everywhere
that Mollie went he emigrated too
He went with her TO church one
day-the folks hilarious grew to
see him walk demurely into Dea-
con Aliens pew.
The worthy deeon quickly let
his angry passions rise and gave
it an unchristian kick between the
sad brown eyes.
This landed rammy in the aisle
the deacon followed fast and raised
his foot again /; alas that first kick
was his last.
For Mr.. Sheep walked slowly
back, about a rod, tbs said and ere
the deacon could retreat he stood
him on his head.
The congregation then arose
and went for that ere sheep, sew
eral well placed butts Just pfled
them in a heap.
Then rushed they straightWay
for the door, with curses1ong and
loud while rammy struc the hind
most man and showed HIM through
the crowd. y
The minister had @ten hear
kindness would Albdue, th
fercest. "Aha," sal he, "I'll tt
that game on ysu." u
And SO he kindly, gently called:
Come, little rammy, rammy, ram;
to see the folks abuse you SO, I
grieve and sorry am"
The ram rose from off its feet
and when the parson landed, he
was behind the hindmost seat.
Is he shot out the door and
closed it with a slam, he named a
Colorado town. think it was
"Yuba Dam.-Trinidad News
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12
Their Businesg 3ooruing.

Probably no one thing has caused
such a general revival of trade at Ham
ilton g. Bailey3s drug store as their Civ
ing away to their customers of free trial
bottles Of Dr.. Kings New Dicovery for
Consumption. Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs. colds, asth-.
ma, bronchitis, Group, and all throat and
lung diseases quickly cured. You can
test it before buying by getting a
trial bottle free, large size 81. Every
bottle warranted. 8
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12
The RGerchant

Who rests supinely at his ease without
an effort to improve the business of the
community in which&e lives is unwor-
thy the support of that community. One
among the most important duties of a
merchant in the promotion of this OBJ.
ject is to afford a liberal support to the
lpcal newspapers. II not only benefits
The community. but the merchant will
gain a reliable addition to his trade.
Patronage of Aome enterprises is an
other principle of final and complete
successfully Gonld.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12
Who VIII win the Pony and saddle9

The Sunny South has offered a
pony, bride and saddle to the boy
or girl who will send IN the largest
nulnher Of subscribers by the 18th
of ian. next. Send for sample
copies, circulars, etc. Address the
Sunny SoaM Atlanta, Ga
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12
L. G. [. A. SANDOZ, Opelqa
Land at a Bargain.

TIME east half of section | township 3 south
L Of range 3 east, containing 800 and 20gl00
acres, situated on Bayou Beuf, st. Landry,
81 miles from the L. g. P. Railroad.
Lots Nos. l. 2, 3, 4, S and 6, and south half
of the northwest quarter, and the northwest
quarter of the northwest quarter of section 80,
Township 3 Range 3 east, situated in the par
ish of Avoyelles, nearMcCoy's ferry.
Will be sold cheap for cash, or one-third
cash and balance in one and two years.
A. +. PERRAULT,
Opelou sas, July 25. Agent
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12
The Troyville Trojan saws:

liz 1AUFV11I AEuJaIE says.
Gen. Nichols IS the peoples
choice, As claimed by the reform
ers, why IS il necessary to waste
so much meat and bread and val
liable time III explaining to the
people why they should vote for
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12

The good people of East Baton
Rouge are making great prepare.
tons for the agricultural fair which
takes place at the beautiful CARR
son Grounds in the city Baton
Rouge in Decembernextp
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12
FOR SALE Ar A BARGAIN.

GANE hundred and seyenty-eight acres of
~ land, mostly woodland, about fifteen
acres in cultivation, situated on bayou Teche
about three miles from Barry's Landing. be-
longing TO the estate of the late DIR. James
Donovan. For particulars apply OF this of
Ice. Sep. 10, '67-tf
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12
FOR SALE

FNyaE OLD j. A. M6laneon plantation, stu
u ated near and opposite Port Barre, on the
north side of Bayou Courtableau. Acomtort-
able residence, small steam sugar mill and
other improvements are on the place. Apply
to- j. T. Saizan, at Port Barre, ST. Landry, La.
Oct, lot 1877.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12
Robert u. Lee.

s0em of Capt. james Barron Hope. read b
Gen. Gordon McCabe, at the laying of th
cornerstone of the Lee Monument, a
Richmond, Va, Oct. q, 1887,
And hence today, my coantrymen,
We one with nndimmed eyes,
In homage of the hero Lee.
The good, the great, the wise
And at his name our hearts will leap
Till his last old soldier dies.
Ask me-, so ii you please, to paint
Storm winds upon the sea
Tell me to weigh great Cheops-
Sci volcanic forces free
But bid me not, my country men,
To picture Robert Lee
As Saul, bound for Damascus fair,
Was struck blipd by sudden light,
So my eyes are panied aud dazzled
BY q radiance pure and white
Shot back by the FURNISHED armor
OF that glory.belteAknight.
His was all the Norman s polish
And eobriety of grace;
All the Gothis majestic figure
AL the Romans noble face
And be stood the tall exenplar
Ola grand historic race.
sI5@AR%EL
Bsronial were his acres where
Potomace waters run
High his lineage, and his blagon
Was BY cunning heralds done;
But better still he might have said
OIL bis works he was the SON.
Truth walked beside him always, ,
From his ~childbood's early days,
Honor followed as his shadow,
Rdz0r lightened all his cares
And he ode-that grand Virgiuian-
Last of all the Cavaliers
As o soldier we all knew him
Great in action and repose,
Saw how his genius kindled
And his mighty spirit rose
when the four quarters of the globe
Eneompassed him with foes.
But he and his grew drawer
A. the danger grew more rife,
Avariei0ns they Of glory
But most prodigal Of life,
And the Army OF Virginia
Was the Atlas Of the strife.
Then came the end, my countrylnen,
The last thunderbOlts were hurled
Worn out by his own victories,
His gatherings we're furled,
And q history was finished
That has changed the modern world.
When the efigy Of Washington
IN Its bronze wal reared on high,
Iwaa mine, with others, now long gone,
Beneath q stormy sky,
70 inter to the multitude
His name that cannot die.
And here today, my countrymen,
! tell you Lee shall ride
With that great g rebel down the Years
Twin s rebels side by sidei
And, confronting such q vision,
AIisour grief gives place to pride.
These two shalt ride Immortal@
And shall ride abreast Of time,
Shall light up stately history
ssHRin epic hyine-
B0Gh pAe AXigginians trae,
Both rebels, BdEHe
Our past is full of glory
If is q shutrin sea
Tbs pillars overlooking it
Are Washington and Lee,
. future spreads before as
not unworthy Of the free.
And now-aRd here. my coantrymen,
Upon thus sacred sod.
Lot. rs feel it was g Our Father
who. above as held the rod,
And from hills I'd sea,
Like Robert Lee,
Low rEverehtly to God.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12


Mamma" said a LITTLE Chicago
boy as he watched a swallow cir
cling high up in the air, If wish I
was a bird"
bad men OF boys might put an
end to your little life, my son, if
you were a bird"
eyes, but s'pose ] flied too high
for EN- to hit me with a gun"
"Then some hawk might pounce
on you and carry you off"
eyes, but s'pose / flied clear
away up, close enough to heaven
for God to reach down and take
me in. Wouldn't that be a good
joke on the hawk" - Chicago
Tribune.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12

FoR RENT-A good business stand,
old established and centrally located, on
Main street, In 0pelonsas. Apply at
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12

The State elections taking
place this month are: Iowa,
Maryland, Massachusetts,, New
York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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A. B. G~hachere, at the Old Bank
House, can furnish a good lunch, or a
square meal or comfortable lodging at
living prices. Try him.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12

A darky was driving a mule;
The mule he was gentle and free;
bFRe darby was harsh in his rule
The mule had a joint in his knee;
The result Z ask the darby, not me,
Boston Globe.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12

James ]. H. Gregory's garden seeds
frp4f2Marblehead, Mass , just received,
at j. X. Safndoz's grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12

We have made arrangements with
the N. 7. Star. the new Democratic
paper just started in New York City,
to furnish its weekly edition in connec-
ton with the COURIER for only 1896
per annum. The subscription price of
the Star is SIPS per year. Send
names and address with the money to
this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12

why, aunt" said a blooming
young lady to her ancient spinster
relative, as they stood waiting on
the corner, you don't rea lily
mean to get on that crowded car
do you7" That's just what. I We
been waiting for" replied the am
tique grinly. Its all very W eli
for the young girls to talk, b ut
when / get a chance to set on a
mans lap I amt going to waste
if
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12

Blank liens, for advances Of SUI pplies
merchants, for sale at CHS office.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12

If Freddie Grant is elected to
Congress on the platform that he
Is the son Of his father, we shall
soon hear Of demiiohn that once
belonged to Gen. Sedgwick being
elected to the Governorship Of
Kansas.-N. @. States.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12

FoR RENT.-A small comfortable res
idence with two acres Of land inclosed.
in 0pelousas, will be rented very low il
applied for soon. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-12

Poem of Capt. james Barron Hope, read by
Gen. Gordon McCabe, at the laying Of the
cornerstone of tho Lee Monument, at
Richmond, Va, Oct. "a, 1887,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-10-28
Personal.

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Electric Bitters and DR.. Kings New
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DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs aud Colds, is sold
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